With cracks showing in Washington economy, Ferguson forms new council to look for fixes

By Jake Goldstein-Street and Jerry Cornfield (Washington State Standard)

June 26, 2026 6:33 p.m. Updated: June 26, 2026 8:32 p.m.

Gov. Bob Ferguson on Thursday signed an executive order creating a 26-person panel to advise him on how to keep the state competitive.